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It’s Not Easy Being Green—But It Is Easy Being Inspirational: Kermit the Frog to Deliver University of Maryland Commencement Speech
It’s a beautiful day in College Park, and it’s about to get a whole lot greener—because Kermit the Frog has officially been announced as the 2025 commencement speaker at the University of Maryland! That’s right, the world’s most beloved amphibian and kindness connoisseur will take the stage on Wednesday, May 21, to send off a brand-new class of Terrapins with heart, humor, and maybe even a banjo ballad.
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The announcement came straight from the university this week and has already sparked Muppetational levels of excitement. Billed as an “international superstar” and a champion of creativity and compassion, Kermit is set to honor the legacy of Muppets creator Jim Henson, a 1960 graduate of UMD’s College of Home Economics. It’s a full-circle moment that feels as poetic as the lyrics to “Rainbow Connection.”
In a cameo at the end of the university’s announcement video, Kermit humbly responded to the big news with his classic charm: “Uh, I guess it’s me.” And in a more formal (but still wonderfully froggy) statement, he said, “Nothing could make these feet happier than to speak at the University of Maryland. I just know the class of 2025 is going to leap into the world and make it a better place, so if a few encouraging words from a frog can help, then I’ll be there!”
University President Darryll J. Pines echoed the excitement, sharing, “I am thrilled that our graduates and their families will experience the optimism and insight of the world-renowned Kermit the Frog at such a meaningful time in their lives.” With Henson’s creative spirit forever tied to the Maryland campus, this guest of honor couldn’t be more fitting.
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He may be short in stature, but Kermit’s wisdom is sky-high—and his message of kindness, resilience, and believing in the impossible is just the sort of inspiration graduates need as they hop into the next chapter.
So mark your calendars, Terrapins: on May 21, 2025, the University of Maryland will hand over the mic (and maybe a lily pad) to the greenest legend in the game. One thing’s for sure—this commencement speech is going to be a ribbiting good time. 
Cue the banjo music…
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